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Hit the road with our top 5 places to stop on a drive from Miami to Key West!

A road trip in the USA is perfect for holidaymakers that like to explore their surroundings, hunt out hidden gems and discover the culture and history of an area. With direct flights from Dublin to Miami now available with Aer Lingus, where better to start a road trip? Our travel expert Kristin is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to road tripping in the USA. In this blog she shares her top 5 places to stop on a drive from Miami to Key West.

Key Largo

First on your road trip will be the quaint island of Key Largo. About 90 minutes’ drive from Miami and situated in the upper Florida Keys archipelago, Key Largo is the perfect place for a quick stop to stretch your legs. For an authentic American diner experience, be sure to swing by the ‘Waffle House’ for fresh coffee, juicy burgers and signature waffles.

Islamorada

Set of the popular Netflix series ‘Bloodline’, Islamorada (located 2 hours’ drive from Miami) is a stunning beachfront destination boasting numerous bars, restaurants and water activities. For fishing enthusiasts, Islamorada, known as the “Sports Fishing Capital of the World”, will be heaven on earth. To really get to experience all that Islamorada has to offer, spending a few nights there is advised. Check out the Amara Cay Resort for a comfortable, laidback and elegant place to lay your head.

Marathon

Just one hour outside of Key West is Marathon, a busy town which will appeal to all travellers, even families! Marathon is home to the ‘The Turtle Hospital’, an organisation dedicated to the rehabilitation of endangered sea turtles.

Visit the hospital for a guided tour where you can meet current patients and permanent residents. Fancy something sweet after your tour? Visit ‘Sweet Savannahs’ for a banana split or an ice cream sundae!

Big Pine Key

Need one last pit stop before your final destination? Check out Big Pine Key, home to the National Key Deer Refuge and some of the nation’s best seafood restaurants.

Big Pine Key features an excellent bike path which is popular with travellers who are keen to explore its famous nature trail.

Key West

The final stop on your Florida road trip is your destination – Key West! With so much to see and do in Key West you should plan to spend about 3 nights here. Hit up Duval Street which is filled with a host of fun restaurants, bars and boutiques. Want a bar with a difference, pay a visit to the ‘Smallest Bar’ in Key West– it does what it says on the tin!

For those of you that want to site see then jump aboard the Conch Tour Train which will show you the best of Key West in just 90 minutes. When you have completed your road trip you should really treat yourself to a nice hotel and the Casa Marina Resort is just that! Boasting the only private beach in Key West, this tropical resort is the perfect place to wind down and enjoy the beautiful Florida sunshine!

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By Kristin Skinner

Travel Expert

Favourite Destination: The golden state of California is an incredible destination. Best time to visit would be May and October-May when the temperature is mild and the flowers are at their best. October is best to experience the amazing Sunsets.
I would suggest flying into San Francisco, spending a few days in this awesome city, then driving up to Northern California to get a taste for the breathtaking national parks. The you could continue your trip back south, driving down the California coast which boasts stunning scenery and some of the best beach communities in the world. Top things to do would be visit a winery, drop into Alcatraz and call in to Disney and Universal Studios in LA.